What the owner says: We bought this house in 2019 because it was easy to look after which was important as we were often abroad. We also loved the location as we could walk to the famous Pantiles in the town. However we are now starting a new chapter in our lives.
As well as being able to stroll into the centre of Tunbridge Wells there are also lovely parks where we can walk the dog. While the A21/M25 and A26 are easily accessible for motorists wanting to go to Tonbridge or Sevenoaks, a trip to the countryside, the beach or the airport. We are also close to the Neville Golf Club for golfing aficionados.
Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, while the rest of the town also includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks and a station with trains that will get you to London in under an hour.
Additional entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity Theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. Sports clubs offer cricket, football, rugby and tennis and there is also the indoor sports and tennis centre as well as a swimming pool.
With regard to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School. Claremont primary has also been judged Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school.